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10 CRAZIEST Steals In The NFL Draft Of All-Time

Let’s take a look back through the annals of draft history and identify the 10 craziest steals in the NFL Draft of all-time!

Hometown Highlights

While many students found themselves traveling to New York City during fall break, I found myself returning to the New York of the Midwest… not […]

Breakfast chain to expand in St. Louis

Sunny Street Cafe already has four locations in the area, but president Mike Stasko said they’re planning to build up to five more.

Missourians can vote absentee in person without an excuse starting Tuesday

The St. Louis region’s election officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of the state’s no excuse, in person absentee period — which begins on Tuesday and runs through Nov. 4.

LA Rams want to buy their former St. Louis training site for $1

The deal — set in motion when the National Football League team arrived here in 1995 — is being challenged by the Regional Convention and Sports Authority Complex, an agency supported by St. Louis, County and Missouri taxpayers.

10 off-the-beaten path fall hikes in the St. Louis area

Fall puts on a vibrant show in the St. Louis area. The landscape transforms into a collection of warm hues — burnt orange, fiery red and golden yellow. We hit peak leaf peeping time from mid-to-late October to early November.

Director of Missouri child welfare agency stepping down next month

The head of Missouri’s child welfare division will resign effective Nov. 1, a spokesperson for the agency told The Independent on Monday. Darrell Missey has served as director of the Children’s Division since January 2022.

Fantasy Baseball 2025: First Base Rankings

First base projects to be relatively shallow for fantasy in 2025, but there will still be productive options for the position. Choose wisely!

The Missouri Literary Road Trip Leads to 5 Incredible Bookstores and Libraries

Embark on a literary road trip in Missouri, where indie bookstores and historic libraries invite you to explore history and unique stories.

Midwest coal plant closes, but its ‘pollution debt’ lives on

Ameren Missouri has so far faced few consequences for long-ago modifications to Rush Island that increased sulfur dioxide emissions.

Researchers turn to MO churches to study air quality

A couple years ago, urban farmer DeAndress Green drove Uber and DoorDash for 10 hours straight and then returned to her home on the southside of St.

Jeong Sang-Bin scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats St. Louis City 4-1

Jeong Sang-Bin scored two goals to help Minnesota United beat St. Louis City 4-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams. Minnesota (15-12-7) will be the No. 6 seed and play third-seeded Real Salt Lake in a best-of-three first-round playoff series.

Wally Kennedy: Tourists stop to see light at House of Speed

It's only been up for a week, but the new House of Speed sign is generating its own buzz — and it's not from its neon lights. "We had five guys from Brazil here on their Harley-Davidsons and BMWs. They were following Route 66,

Victor Mancini’s unlikely NHL path: Doubts, disappointments and a Rangers prospect with ‘all the tools’

Mancini has become a surprise success story after going undrafted twice: “When this kid puts his mind to something, don’t bet against him.”

Opponents of Missouri sports betting amendment pull TV ads in campaign’s homestretch

The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri's ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday

Josh Hawley’s campaign is skidding out of control

Despite his depleted funds, Hawley has used a private jet to campaign around Missouri, while Kunce travels the state in a mini-van. The Missouri Independent busted Hawley on his high-flying ways, reporting the senator’s campaign has spent nearly $140,000 worth of expenditures on chartered flights since the beginning of August.

South Carolina woman pleads guilty to 2021 St. Louis County killings

The South Carolina woman linked to two murders in St. Louis County, one in the Memphis area, and two more killings in her home state pleaded guilty Thursday for the multi-state killing spree.

Statewide Missouri Earthquake ShakeOut brings awareness and teaches earthquake safety

KQ2 Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso talked with Jeff Briggs, Earthquake Program Manager at the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency about the earthquake risk here in Northwest Missouri and earthquake safety.

Gridiron Guide: North-South matchups rule Week 8 schedule

It’s Week 8 in Southeast Missouri, and there are some wild out-of-conference matchups this weekend: three on Saturday, three on Friday, five against St. Louis-area schools and just one projected to be within three scores,

Ameren Missouri wants to increase residential electric rate by 15%

Ameren Missouri wants to increase the electric rate for residential customers by more than 15%. The electric utility company has filed a rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Dissecting the Missouri attorney general and lieutenant governor races

Bailey was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson in 2022, to fill the vacancy created when Schmitt won his Senate race the same year. Prior to his appointment as attorney general, Bailey served as general counsel for Parson.

Missouri Minute: FTC releases 'click-to-cancel' rule; developer sued over St. Louis Armory

Peoples National Bank sued Green Street over unpaid loans on its Armory venue, which temporarily closed last month. ( St. Louis Post-Dispatch) In a new naming rights agreement, Bally Sports might now be FanDuel,

Illegal buses, staff turnover: What we know about the St. Louis school transportation crisis

St. Louis Public Schools and many other districts have struggled to get kids to school during a yearslong national bus driver shortage. There are additional challenges at SLPS, including dozens of magnet schools for thousands of students living all over the city, too many schools for not enough students and a large homeless population.

Missourians will vote on paid sick leave, minimum wage hike on Nov. 5 ballot

A measure that would guarantee paid sick leave for more than 700,000 Missouri workers who currently lack it, as well as gradually raise the minimum wage to $15, will appear on voters' ballots next month.

UPDATE: Bridge reopens after building fire

The Missouri Department of Transportation says the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge across the Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois re-opened to traffic at midday Wednesday.

Voter guide: Missouri and Illinois election 2024

ST. LOUIS — The general election is Nov. 5, and people in the St. Louis area are set to vote in Missouri or Illinois. It’s a presidential election year, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump making the case to voters for the White House.

Fired St. Louis Public Schools superintendent vows to sue for wrongful termination

At an appeal hearing, the St. Louis Board of Education confirmed their vote to terminate Scarlett after one year as superintendent.

This IT entrepreneur is now America’s richest Black person after boosting net worth to $11.4 billion

Get to know David Steward, he is a tech entrepreneur and richest black person in America with an estimated net worth of $11.4 billion.

Missouri utilities pump more than $400,000 into Kehoe gubernatorial bid

Led by Ameren, Missouri utilities have funneled nearly $600,000 to the Republican throughout his political career. %

Stan Musial Bridge Set to Reopen Ahead of Evening Rush Hour

ST. LOUIS The Missouri Department of Transporation announced on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, that the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge (I-70) is set t

Legal experts dismiss argument that Missouri abortion amendment linked to transgender care

Abortion opponents have argued Amendment 3 would legalize gender-affirming care for minors but legal experts the case doesn't hold water.

St. Louis Area Hit by Frost Advisory; NWS Warns of Potential Plant Damage and Elevated Fire Risks

The NWS issued a frost advisory in St. Louis until 9 AM CDT, warning of potential plant damage from low temperatures.

Clayton bank sues Green Street. Foreclosure looms at the Armory in St. Louis.

The lender for the now-closed Armory entertainment venue in St. Louis is suing owner Green Street, alleging the development company owes the bank $24 million.

Missouri chief medical officer sounds alarm about radioactive waste at legislative hearing

Missouri House lawmakers heard from officials on St. Louis' history of radioactive waste contamination in a special committee hearing.

COLUMN: Cape has a permanent place in St. Louis hockey

SEMO's Pershard Owens becomes the official national anthem singer for St. Louis Blues, joining fellow alum Jeremy Boyer. Despite Owens' debut, Blues struggle in opener against Minnesota Wild.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch to outsource local printing, drop 72 local jobs

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch will outsource local printing operations for its print newspaper to Columbia, Missouri, a decision the organization says will result in the loss of 72 local jobs.

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